Skip to main content
iRubric: Informative Essay rubric

iRubric: Informative Essay rubric

find rubric

(draft) edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Informative Essay 
"Determine Davis's perspective on the factors necessary for building a strong team. Then write an essay that analyzes his perspective, and either compares OR contrasts it with Isaacson's perspective."
Rubric Code: P22BAX6
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Informative Essay
  Above level -4-

(N/A)

On level -3-

(N/A)

Approaching level -2-

(N/A)

Below level -1-

(N/A)

Incomplete -0-

(N/A)

Intro and Thesis

Above level -4-

Contains detailed information. Thesis clearly stated. Well developed start that creates reader interest.
On level -3-

Sufficient background information. Thesis can be identified. Introduction creates interest.
Approaching level -2-

Introduction lacks detail and the thesis is difficult to identify. The topic is vaguely identified.
Below level -1-

Background details are a random collection information. Thesis unclear. Introduction fails to draw reader in.
Incomplete -0-

* Incomplete
Evidence

Above level -4-

Thorough and convincing support/ evidence for thesis that includes effective use of sources, fact and detail. Support and evidence comprehensive and concrete.
On level -3-

The response provides adequate support/ evidence for the main idea that includes sources, fact and detail. Support and evidence very general.
Approaching level -2-

The response provides uneven support / evidence for the main idea that includes partial use of sources, facts and details. Support and evidence weakly integrated.
Below level -1-

The response provides minimal support/ evidence for the main idea that includes little or no use of sources, fact or detail. Support and evidence minimal or absent.
Incomplete -0-

* Incomplete
Organization

Above level -4-

Graphic organizers used to help assemble essay. The essay's structure creates unity and completeness.
On level -3-

Graphic organizers used.
The essay's structure is organized, but with minor flaws.
Approaching level -2-

Graphic organizers not utilized properly. The essay lacks organizational structure and flaws are evident.
Below level -1-

Graphic organizers all but ignored. The essay exhibits minimal organizational structure.
Incomplete -0-

* Incomplete
Conclusion

Above level -4-

Conclusion effectively wraps up and restates thesis/ main idea of essay.
On level -3-

Conclusion effectively summarizes topic of essay.
Approaching level -2-

Conclusion is recognizable and ties up most loose ends.
Below level -1-

Conclusion does not summarize main points of essay.
Incomplete -0-

* Incomplete
Language Conventions

Above level -4-

Essay uses all conventions of language in the correct manner, consistently. No mistakes.
On level -3-

Essay uses most conventions of language in the correct manner. There are three or less mistakes.
Approaching level -2-

Essay contains some convention of language mistakes that interfere with understanding the essay.
Below level -1-

Essay does not use conventions of language correctly. These errors make the essay very difficult to understand.
Incomplete -0-

* Incomplete




Subjects:

Types:





Do more with this rubric:

Preview

Preview this rubric.

Edit

Modify this rubric.

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.


Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
This rubric is still in draft mode and cannot be scored. Please change the rubric status to ready to use.
Share

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.



Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n16